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Snowleopard:
Yet more publishers.
Hope this helps someone.


5 BOOK PUBLISHERS FOR NONFICTION PROJECTS

WritersMarket.com lists hundreds of book publishers for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, writing for children, and more. Here are five looking for nonfiction projects:

Arsenal Pulp Press wants cultural studies, political/sociological studies, regional (British Columbia) nonfiction, cookbooks, craft books, visual art, health, gay/lesbian nonfiction, multicultural nonfiction, literary nonfiction, and several forms of fiction. Prospective nonfiction authors should include a synopsis, chapter-by-chapter outline, writing credentials, 50-page excerpt, and a marketing analysis.

InterVarsity Press publishes books from an evangelical Christian perspective for readers with an open mind. Prospective authors can submit a proposal package via post that includes a chapter-by-chapter summary, two complete sample chapters, and bio.

Chronicle Books publishes a diverse range of books, calendars, kits, and other products. Prospective authors can submit a complete manuscript or a proposal that includes one-page cover letter, outline, introduction, sample illustrations/photographs with captions (if necessary), sample chapters, market analysis, and bio. Proposals and manuscripts can be sent via post or e-mail.

Persea Books publishes memoir, biography, Jewish/Middle Eastern interest, women's studies, and works of fiction and poetry. Prospective authors should submit a cover letter, author background, publication history, detailed synopsis, and sample chapter.

Soft Skull Press publishes fiction and nonfiction books that are "fun, smart, revelatory, quirky, groundbreaking, cage-rattling and/or/otherwise unusual." Prospective nonfiction authors should send a cover letter describing project and a full proposal with two sample chapters.

Snowleopard:
Some more book contests.


3 APRIL WRITING CONTESTS

WritersMarket.com lists hundreds of contests for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, writing for children, and more. Here are three with April deadlines:

The Sherwood Anderson Foundation Fiction Award is offered annually to an author with at least one-but no more than two-book of fiction. The winner receives a $20,000 grant, though there is a $100 fee. Deadline: April 1.

The Fountainhead Essay Contest is offered annually to encourage analytical thinking and excellence in writing. Top prize is $10,000, though there are more than 200 other cash prizes. Deadline: April 26.

Iowa Poetry Prizes are offered for the best previously unpublished book-length collection of poetry. The winning manuscript earns publication under a standard royalty agreement. Deadline: April 30.

Snowleopard:
Magazines this time.


4 MAGAZINES OPEN TO SUBMISSIONS

WritersMarket.com lists thousands of magazines for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, writing for children, and more-including national and regional publications, consumer and trade. Here are four open to freelance submissions:

American Archaeology is a quarterly magazine published by the Archaeological Conservancy. This popular archaeology magazine pays $1,000-2,000 for nonfiction features. Writers should query with published clips.

Bow & Arrow Hunting is published 9 times per year. This hunting enthusiast magazine pays $250-450 for nonfiction articles. Writers are encouraged to submit a complete manuscript or query first.

Horticulture is the country's oldest gardening magazine (and published by F+W Media, which owns WritersMarket.com). The bimonthly magazine pays $500 for nonfiction features and $250 for smaller pieces. Writers should query first.

Skin Deep is the official trade publication of Associated Skin Care Professionals. The bimonthly magazine pays $75-300 for assigned articles of 1,200-1,600 words. Writers should query first.

Snowleopard:
I don't know if this will reproduce but Book Baby is having a BIG contest.

Okay, not all of the ad reproduced but I found a site that has a listing for it.
http://writingcontests.wordpress.com/2012/05/28/the-bookbabys-ultimate-book-publishing-sweepstakes/
 
This is what they're offering.

Enter to win $16,000 in prizes!
There’s getting published in style and then there’s getting published in a way destined to make every other author in the world jealous.

Featuring everything an indie author could possibly need to publish, promote, and sell their book, this grand prize is positively packed with goodies. This is our most amazing grand prize package ever!

The Grand Prize includes:
BookBaby — Premium eBook Publishing Package (A $249 value!)
BookBaby Print — 300 Books, Deluxe Cover Design, Interior Formatting (A $3,000 value!)
HostBaby — 12 Months Web Hosting (A $199 value!)
BEA Trip — BEA Passes, Transportation, Hotel, Book Signing (A $4,000 value!)
IndieReader.com — Interview & Review (A $500 value!)
Circle of Seven — Book Trailer Production/Distribution (A $2,000 value!)
Smith Publicity — Press Release, Media Blast (through Net Galley),
Publicity Consultation (A $3,000 value!)
BookDisplays.com — CityStand Book Stands (A $80 value!)
JKSCommunications — 15-Date Virtual Book Tour (A $1,750 value!)
PR Newswire — Web Reach Plus Release Distribution (A $400 value!)
PR by the Book — Social Media Consultation (A $900 value!)
Total Prize Value: $16,078
There’s no cost to enter. Hurry! Deadline for entries is April 30, 2013.
Void where prohibited by law. No purchase necessary. Deadline for entries is April 30, 2013.
One winner will be chosen at random on May 6, 2013.

Snowleopard:
Some book publishers looking for novels.


3 BOOK PUBLISHERS LOOKING FOR NOVELS

WritersMarket.com lists hundreds of book publishers for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, writing for children, and more. Here are three open to novel submissions:

DAW Books is open to science fiction and fantasy novels. Prospective authors should mail the complete manuscript with a cover letter. DAW Books is one of the few imprints of Penguin to not require a literary agent submission.

City Lights Books is famous for launching several poets, but this press also specializes in literary fiction and nonfiction. Prospective authors should submit a query along with a 10- to 20-page sample, and SASE.

Harlequin Desire publishes contemporary romance novels that "feature strong-but-vulnerable alpha heroes and dynamic heroines who want love." Prospective authors can upload their manuscripts online-with queries-at the Harlequin website.

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